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RME 642Y

1982 Triumph TR7

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

19,921 mi
Last recorded19,921 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Triumph TR754,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRME 642Y
MakeTriumph
ModelTR7
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 19,921 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 1 Jun 2022 19,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are showing signs of age

Fail 17 Mar 2022 19,896 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of lower suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill not attached all the way along its lower edge by welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of lower suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 18,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,558 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2018 16,239 miles

Underside of vehicle wax coated, unable to fully assess corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2018 16,216 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 15,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,257 miles

Centre Rubber mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 14,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rubber mounting broken but exhaust system still supported

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 14,254 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 14,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Triumph TR7?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
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RME 642Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1982 Triumph TR7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 54,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph TR7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RME 642Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 44 years old, this Triumph TR7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RME 642Y is a 1982 Triumph TR7, first registered on 26 August 1982.

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